A vintage stickpin dating to 1930–1959, featuring a beautifully detailed depiction of the Pelican in Her Piety crafted in 14K gold and palladium. A longstanding symbol of self-sacrifice, charity, and devotion, the pelican is shown tending her chicks within a palladium-topped nest accented with sparkling single-cut diamonds. This meaningful motif has been used in religious and heraldic imagery for centuries and is rendered here with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The pin head measures approximately 0.7 inches by 0.6 inches. The entire stickpin measures 2.7 inches in length and weighs 5.47 grams. The piece remains in great vintage condition with crisp detail throughout.
Gemstone identification has been confirmed using Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive analytical technique that provides a precise chemical fingerprint to verify authenticity.
Metal authenticity has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing, confirming solid 14K gold construction with a palladium-topped nest.
